The Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched a playoff berth for the 34th time in team history.
The Steelers clinched the berth based on the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts losing on Sunday.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched a playoff berth for the 34th time in team history.
The Steelers clinched the berth based on the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts losing on Sunday.
https://steelersdepot.com/2024/12/st...-playoff-spot/
Meh…if Watt is injured, it’s in and out.
Playoffs are difficult to get excited about when you see the Offense struggling as much as it does. Wilson isn't as advertised in the red zone and the Steelers have 1 legitimate WR.
Not for me... Woo Hoo!! Playoffs!!!:tt02::tt02::tt02::tt02::tt02:Quote:
Originally Posted by that1guy
The Eagles have a good defense. That’s the best defense they will face all year.Quote:
Originally Posted by that1guy
….and that is a statistical fact!Quote:
Originally Posted by 86WARD
Not to mention one of the better offenses as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkman
But here...........facts don't count.
Of course facts don't count. It is all vibes.
The Steelers likely could beat anyone. Any given Sunday and all that. But are a cut below teams like the Eagles, Bills, and (healthy) Lions.
They are in the next tier of teams down. Ravens, Steelers, Chiefs. Capable of beating (almost) anyone but have some serious flaws that can be exploited.
Without Allen, the Bills are below the Steelers. That man is by far the MVP of the league and it’s not close…Quote:
Originally Posted by Mojouw
I wouldn't argue with that. But....I do not think Allen is going to get knocked out anytime soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by 86WARD
He is not a normal human being. What he is doing right now is a sight to behold. Like he was already really really good. Now, he is just taking it to another place. No idea how you slow him down enough to compete. Even smacking the snot out of him doesn't seem to work. He just gets angry and bulldozes the entire defense on the next play.
Yeah. He’s pretty much a machine right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mojouw
For the record Amari Cooper has done nothing. Played 32 of 70 snaps and not one target. lol
He's playing great. Remember his draft year when pundits complained about his low completion rate in college and predicted he would not be a good NFL QB because of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by 86WARD
Anyways, the Steelers have qualified for the playoff tournament, which is cool. I'd like to see them win the division and get a home playoff game, so this week is a big game towards that.
It is incredible to me. We, as NFL fans, got daily updates on seemingly the entire league chasing in-season WR trade upgrades. And all of those moves have been about as useful as a fart in a thunderstorm.Quote:
Originally Posted by 86WARD
Cooper, Mike Williams, Diontae Johnson. All basically zeros for their new teams. Hopkins has made minimal contributions. Adams is the only one with an "impact" and that is likely more because Rodgers isn't really running an offense - just him and Adams doing stuff.
I fail to understand how it can be impossible for a guy to come in and make a contribution in the middle of a season. People join new workplaces all the time and learn the "system". Are NFL players specially dumb? Are coaches far worse teachers than they think? Is an NFL practice week just too specialized game planning focused for a new guy to learn anything?
If all of these are true...then how do teams ever replace guys due to injury at any position?
Honestly, I just think these guys are likely pretty dim bulbs and the coaching can't be too great either if you can't get them to contribute something. Also makes me think that in-season trades are vastly over-rated. If you don't break camp with a guy....just write off them contributing.
Adams did make an impact in the second half of yesterdays game. Before that, last week he did well and then very minimal. Maybe he is starting to find his stride with Rodgers again but it took time.
Too little too late.Quote:
Originally Posted by 86WARD
Let's GO!!!!! :cheer2::alcohol:Chest Bump:penguins::tt02::drink::whoo:
Hit the nail on the head!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mojouw
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I dont believe the eagles are a cut above the steelers. We were one Najee cough up away from turning that game into a real dogfight, and that was without our best receiver. And the Eagles almost got beat by the panthers the week before so i’ll hold off on crowning them kings of the conference or league
The Steelers have already beaten all three of the wildcard teams this year and one of the teams "in the hunt". The only team on the chart that they have lost to is the Indy Colts (Tomlin game), who are probably not going to be in the playoffs anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawaiiansteeler
Just a question for discussion. Everybody hates to lose any games and sitting people is a good way to lose games. So here's the question... If we beat the Ravens this week and win the division, do we treat the remaining 2 games more like pre season and rest starters, let nagging injuries rest, etc...?
The Texans are 1 games back and we could drop from 3rd to 4th seed either way. OR the Texans could already be testing guys in order to make their playoff run.
I don't 100%like either option.
If we beat the Ravens you can bet Fields gets a lot more snaps.
If we beat Ravens TJ doesn’t play another snap til playoffs IMO. 3 games in 11 days a bunch of guys should have snaps limited.Quote:
Originally Posted by Born2Steel
That would be the exact opposite effect the NFL wanted by featuring the Steelers in December. We know what happens to the Steelers when they play on Thursdays after a Sunday game. The players need rest just like starting MLB pitchers need rest or they either are ineffective or blow out their arms.Quote:
Originally Posted by cubanstogie
I would play to win the games until they become meaningless. However unlikely, there's a chance to sneak into the number 2 seed. I wouldn't play anyone who wouldn't be playing in September with their injuries. You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
You always play to win the game. I would be thinking more along the lines of limiting snaps, resting a player with an injury that testing will help, or even just giving an older player a half or the whole game off due to 'personal' reasons. Still trying to win the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
Example, you let GP rest his hammy rather than risk it getting worse even if he can go vs Chiefs or Bengals. IF that helps us in the playoffs. You always play to win the game, but the championship is the ultimate goal.
AgreeQuote:
Originally Posted by 86WARD
Without Allen they have Tribisky [emoji1787]Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocky Mtn.
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they clinched , now its backing in time...smh the losses are mounting and so are the injuries .....